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Grand Traverse Lighthouse/Leelanau State Park - September 16-17

Thank you Fort Wilkins donors and volunteers!

Michigan Cares for Tourism would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make this event a success! Together, 62 donor organizations and 160 volunteers successfully completed 23 clean-up and restoration projects at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park. Projects ranged from painting historic structures and replacing Fort posts to enhancing the view by landscaping/brush removal and adding a roof and ADA ramp for accessibility.

Our Mission

Michigan Cares for Tourism is a 100% volunteer, 100% give-back partnership between Michigan tourism organizations where we come together to help restore Michigan’s historic attractions, learn about a Michigan tourism destination, and network across our industry segments to ultimately enhance the visitor experience, and be more involved professionals.

Industry Spotlight

Dave Lorenz, Vice President, Travel Michigan

CONGRATULATIONS to our friend and loyal MC4T champion and volunteer, Dave Lorenz, on being named one of the "Top 25 Extraordinary Minds of 2018" by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International! Every year, 25 of the hotel and travel industry’s best and brightest are selected for demonstrating innovative thinking and exceptional results.

Dave has been with Travel Michigan for 17 years, He is responsible for leading the state’s tourism branding, advertising and public relations efforts; overseeing the award-winning Pure Michigan tourism campaign, and coordinating overall statewide tourism initiatives. Dave is the only state travel director to be named in this year's Top 25.

See the full article by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation here.